Lindsie's Thoughts, Acts 4

There are some great things going on in Acts 4. A few key things that stand out for me. Mostly, the overall sense of the Lord working through the apostles and the movement of His spirit, as well as the boldness of Peter and John in speaking about Christ, I love verses 19 and 20. At first glance, I felt like a bystander to an amazing experience for the apostles and those whose life was so deeply touched through them. However, as I look closer into the passage I realize that much of what took place there for the first time, also took place in my heart. The Lord used people to catch my attention and call me to Himself and what an amazing gift that is.
Im also grateful for this account of the Lord using as it says in verse 13, the uneducated and untrained to be His light. I think that alone can speak a great deal for people we come across who may feel uncomfortable with the institutionalized church. It also reminds me that, although I catch myself feeling like a common person, not always worthy to such a high calling, I too am a part of His plan to call others to faith in Christ. But I don't have to worry or bear that task by myself, it is with the Lord's spirit and power that we are able to speak. As the end of verse 31 says, "they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness" Mostly, I am reminded that it is through the Lord that all things happen and that takes the "me"out of it. This helps me to focus on Him and I feel when I do that it not only brings me closer to Him but provides a greater opportunity to be used for His purposes. All this brings great joy and comfort, especially in a world full of uncertainty . . . Well this is about it for tired me. See you all tomorrow!